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US	For a pink sparkler, there's not a lot of fruit on the nose, which is carried by crisp yeastiness instead. There are lovely bubbles on the palate, full of crisp red apple and lemon citrus flavors that enliven all of the senses. This is a perfect apéritif wine.	Brut Rose	89	30	California	Arroyo Grande Valley	Central Coast	Sparkling Blend	Laetitia	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Laetitia 2011 Brut Rose Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley)
US	This wine has an overwhelmingly smoky character, like charred forest floor, along with layers of sweet vanilla in the background. Time in the cellar may allow it to meld, but for now it's meant for lovers of smoke and oak.	Knoll	85	40	California	Anderson Valley	null	Pinot Noir	Husch	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Husch 2010 Knoll Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
Portugal	The Merlot certainly does its job here of smoothing out the Baga tannins. Together, they yield a soft, red fruit-flavored wine with minimal tannins and juicy acidity, adding a burst of flavor on the finish. Drink now.	Encontro Q do E Merlot-Baga	87	8	Bairrada	null	null	Portuguese Red	Global Wines	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Global Wines 2014 Encontro Q do E Merlot-Baga Red (Bairrada)
US	The blend is Syrah, Merlot and Malbec. The wine is full-bodied, dry and tannic, and not showing well now, despite a wealth of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur, grilled meat and black pepper flavors. It's fancy in oak and feels lush, but those tannins are stubborn. Age until at least 2022.	Richard Donner Vineyards Proprietary	90	42	California	Sonoma Mountain	Sonoma	Red Blend	Rocky Hill	null	null	Rocky Hill 2009 Richard Donner Vineyards Proprietary Red (Sonoma Mountain)
US	Fruity enough, with powerfully ripe blackberry, cherry, raspberry, currant, chocolate and licorice flavors that go on and on through the long, spicy finish. Could show greater structure, though, as it's somewhat soft, sweet and unidimensional.	Jemrose Vineyard	86	30	California	Bennett Valley	Sonoma	Syrah	Baldassari Family Wines	null	null	null
France	The nose is most restrained: the slightest notions of jasmine and nettle appear. With more air, a faint hint of orange peel emerges. The palate is one of streamlined slenderness and precision. This is like a dry laser beam festooned with honeysuckle blossom and fresh lemon zest. There is something that draws you ever deeper into stone and citrus. The lightness of the dry palate remains simply astonishing.	Goldert Grand Cru	94	65	Alsace	Alsace	null	Muscat	Domaine Zind-Humbrecht	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2014 Goldert Grand Cru Muscat (Alsace)
France	This certainly has maturity, giving it toasty flavors and a touch of oxidation. But it balances that with ripe yellow fruit, ripe acidity and a firm texture. It's rich and complex, balancing ripe fruit and more a rounded finish. Don't age it, though—enjoy it with food now.	Egérie Extra Brut	92	null	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Pannier	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Pannier 2002 Egérie Extra Brut (Champagne)
France	While this is currently a tough proposition, the inherent fruitiness of this structured wine augurs well for its future. With berry fruits under the dark tannins and some slight bitterness from wood aging, it needs time. Drink from 2017.	null	88	24	Bordeaux	Haut-Médoc	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Saint Ahon	null	null	null
US	A Chardonnay that did not go through malolactic fermentation and was aged in 20% new French oak, this is bristling in acidity and crispness, with a suggestion of lemon and vanilla wafer on the palate. The finish remains crisp though abbreviated.	Milady	88	36	California	Mount Veeder	Napa	Chardonnay	Y Rousseau	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Y Rousseau 2012 Milady Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
Greece	Violet, crushed herb and mint aromas start this Agiorgitiko. On the palate, coca, vanilla, red berry and a savory spin give it depth. Fresh and friendly but substantive, this wine can age.	Old Vines Single Vineyard	86	30	Nemea	null	null	Agiorgitiko	Papaioannou	Susan Kostrzewa	@suskostrzewa	Papaioannou 2006 Old Vines Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko (Nemea)
US	An outstanding Pinot, absolutely, decadently good, that combines attributes of the fine vintage with some fine parcels from this celebrated vineyard. Softly lush, it shows fabulous flavors of cherries, red currants, licorice, cola, orange peel, sandalwood and Asian spices, but never loses structural balance and control.	Garys' Vineyard	95	60	California	Santa Lucia Highlands	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Miner	null	null	null
US	Hints of fresh-pressed apples and pears lend a cidery quality to this semisweet Riesling. It's a bit rustic in style, with streaks of tart lemon and slightly bitter tea tannins framing the finish.	Semi-Sweet	84	19	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Riesling	Ventosa	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Ventosa 2015 Semi-Sweet Riesling (Finger Lakes)
France	This has a delicate citrus character and a tangy, minerally texture. The ripe fruits are balanced by acidity.	Les Champlains	89	26	Burgundy	Bourgogne	null	Chardonnay	Simon Bize	null	null	null
Argentina	Not very vivid in color, with aromas of rhubarb, raspberry and red licorice candy. The palate is a touch scratchy, with flavors of cassis and brown sugar but not a whole lot of true Cabernet character. The finish has a slight tannic bite, but overall this is generic red wine to the max.	Finca La Linda	84	11	Mendoza Province	Luján de Cuyo	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Luigi Bosca	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Luigi Bosca 2007 Finca La Linda Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo)
France	With tight acidity and intense black currant fruits, this wine has a raw edge. It presents a full, fresh, crisp texture that's bright, with layers of acidity at the end.	null	85	30	Bordeaux	Pessac-Léognan	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Ferran	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Ferran 2012 Pessac-Léognan
France	This firm, tannic wine is made from fruit sourced from a vineyard in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis. It's a solid selection, and it has enormous potential. The ripe black-cherry and plum flavors are dominated by the tannins. Concentrated, this is ready for long-term aging.	null	96	280	Burgundy	Clos Saint-Denis	null	Pinot Noir	Louis Jadot	null	null	null
France	A beautiful wine that floats its minerality, white flower aromas and white currant fruits over a foundation of toast. Freshness dominates this crisp wine, with intensity to finish.	Séchet Premier Cru	92	44	Burgundy	Chablis	null	Chardonnay	Domaine Vincent Dauvissat	null	null	null
Germany	A charming wine at a fair price, with jump-out-of-the-glass potpourri scents backed up by lilies and a cut grass back note. It's a bit monotone in the mouth and has no great density but the pretty note of faded flower petals hangs around just long enough to make you forget all that. Drink up.	Noble House	85	13	Mosel	null	null	Riesling	Dr. Pauly Bergweiler	null	null	null
Italy	You won't find many wines like this on the market today. The blend is Tai grapes with 30% Sauvignon. The bouquet is broad and intense with complex aromas of peach, apricot, cinnamon, passion fruit, toasted almond and butterscotch. In the mouth, the texture is long, creamy and soft.	Olmèra	90	44	Veneto	Veneto	null	White Blend	De Stefani	null	null	De Stefani 2010 Olmèra White (Veneto)
US	A lusty and delicious Rhône blend of some complexity. Although it's too soft to age, it's dry, and weaves together an intricate tapestry of currants, licorice, sweet leather, mocha, orange zest and pepper flavors.	El Serrano	88	30	California	California	California Other	Rhône-style Red Blend	Page Springs	null	null	null
Portugal	This is a smooth and generous wine. It is rich, full-bodied and packed with dark plum flavor, but it's the ripe, velvet character that is so appealing. It's almost ready to drink, although the firm tannins and minerality at the end suggest it will be better from 2016.	null	91	22	Douro	null	null	Portuguese Red	Quinta de la Rosa	null	null	null
Italy	This luminous Nebbiolo from the mountain vineyards of Valtellina opens with a pretty fragrance of rose petal, red berries, baking spice and a whiff of crushed rock. The understated palate delivers ripe wild cherry, cinnamon-spice, licorice and a mineral note alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2017.	Grumello Tirso	88	26	Lombardy	Valtellina Superiore	null	Nebbiolo	Nera	null	null	null
US	The house style is readily apparent here: red fruits, whiffs of cocoa, light herb and a hint of pickle barrel. Tastes good, comes together well, but hard to distinguish from the reserve cab, which seems to have just a bit more stuffing.	Walter Clore Reserve Red	88	35	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Columbia Crest	null	null	null
US	A crisp, fresh, medium-bodied Chardonnay, this is toasty and nutty but not overly vanilla-scented. Grilled peach and buttered sweet corn notes pick up citrus overtones that finish long and mouthwatering.	Arroyo Vista Vineyard	90	25	California	Arroyo Seco	Central Coast	Chardonnay	J. Lohr	null	null	null
US	This is one of Oregon's most unique wines, and one that rises confidently to the level of excellent cru Beaujolais in a ripe year. Bright and spicy with generous flavors of strawberry and blueberry, this sports lip-smacking acidity and a dash of minerality. The sweet young fruit is full, forward and delicious.	Year of the Dragon	90	29	Oregon	Ribbon Ridge	Willamette Valley	Gamay Noir	Brick House	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Brick House 2012 Year of the Dragon Gamay Noir (Ribbon Ridge)
US	Merlot remains a challenge for most Oregon producers who attempt it. This does not rise past the impression of light and grapey soda flavors, with some stiff earthy tannins.	Barrel Reserve	85	23	Oregon	Oregon	Oregon Other	Merlot	Sweet Cheeks	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Sweet Cheeks 2015 Barrel Reserve Merlot (Oregon)
Chile	Initially this smells oaky, pasty and lactic, but with time it opens to reveal blackberry and cassis aromas. The palate is lively and offers healthy acidic cut. Flavors of creamy berry, oak and plum end with a creamy feeling and lightly lactic tasting finish. Overall this is a polished wine with minimal varietal character.	Single Vineyard Max Reserva Estates	88	20	Aconcagua Valley	null	null	Carmenère	Errazuriz	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Errazuriz 2011 Single Vineyard Max Reserva Estates Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley)
US	Bright aromas of flowers and orange rind lead to perfumed, lightly spritzy sweet fruit flavors. Enjoy it as an apéritif.	Hyatt Vineyard	87	11	Washington	Rattlesnake Hills	Columbia Valley	Muscat Canelli	Latah Creek	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Latah Creek 2015 Hyatt Vineyard Muscat Canelli (Rattlesnake Hills)
Italy	Here's a Best Buy white wine that would pair with salads, vegetable dishes and appetizers. It's crisp and luminous with lively aromas of citrus, lemon zest, stone fruit and melon. Pecorino is one of Italy's hottest varieties on the indigenous grape scene.	null	86	11	Central Italy	Terre di Chieti	null	Pecorino	Terra d'Aligi	null	null	null
Australia	Hits all the classic well-oaked Cabernet notes: cedar, tobacco, vanilla and cassis upfront, with similar flavors coursing through from start to finish. It's not quite as full bodied as some Australian Cabernets, which isn't a bad thing, finishing with silky yet firm tannins. Drink now–2016.	Marquis Philips S2	89	35	South Australia	McLaren Vale	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	R Wines	null	null	null
US	Made with 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, this estate-grown wine is made in small lots and offers aromas of baked bread and red fruit from the get-go. The Cabernet shows its presence, and there's a wealth of bitter, leathery tannin offset by soft, approachable oak.	Heritage	87	50	California	Alexander Valley	Sonoma	Merlot	Medlock Ames	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Medlock Ames 2013 Heritage Merlot (Alexander Valley)
Australia	Winemaker Noel Heidenreich's Shiraz is compelling, not overwhelming, with some vanilla flavors framing juicy red plum and raspberry fruit. It's pleasing and textured, and gives the same impression on the nose: spice, curry, moist clay, red fruit. Very appealing overall, tiptoeing out on the finish with soft tannins. Imported by The Australian Wine Connection.	null	90	34	South Australia	Barossa Valley	null	Shiraz	Old School	null	null	null
France	This is the second wine from the Château Grenouilles vineyard, very fresh, but at the same time weighty and concentrated, with wood, caramel and generous fruits. Age for 5 years.	Les Fiefs de Grenouilles Grand Cru	91	60	Burgundy	Chablis	null	Chardonnay	La Chablisienne	Roger Voss	@vossroger	La Chablisienne 2005 Les Fiefs de Grenouilles Grand Cru (Chablis)
Austria	Barely there but intriguing notes of pears draw you in first. The soft body promises refreshment and rounded pleasure, with just enough phenolic texture and a hint of salty minerality.	Der Löss Reserve Gelbling	91	45	Kremstal	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	Hermann Moser	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Hermann Moser 2012 Der Löss Reserve Gelbling Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal)
US	The Argentine Malbec phenomenon seems to be why Stonehedge decided to make one, and it's pretty darned good. Dry, full-bodied and appealing, it offers a burst of licorice, cherry, cola and chocolate macaroon flavors, in a soft, gentle texture.	null	88	25	California	Mendocino	Mendocino/Lake Counties	Malbec	Stonehedge	null	null	null
Argentina	Stalky aromas of hay and straw lack fruit character. This feels creamy but also acidic, while flavors of vanilla, Bartlett pear and melon end with a sweet note of caramel.	null	86	17	Other	Alto Valle del Río Negro	null	Chardonnay	Verum	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Verum 2014 Chardonnay (Alto Valle del Río Negro)
France	Bears a striking resemblance to blueberry pie in its aromas. Lighter than expected on the palate, before fading on the finish. A pleasant lunch mate to pâté or charcouterie.	null	84	8	Rhône Valley	Costières de Nîmes	null	Rhône-style Red Blend	Château d'Or et de Gueules	null	null	null
Austria	Savory notes of yeast trump fruit on the nose while the palate counters the spiciness with lots of zesty citrus. A very refreshing, lip-smacking Grüner, ideal for hot summer days.	null	88	14	Burgenland	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	Hillinger	null	null	null
Austria	Subtle but very pure notes of morello cherry rise aromatically. The morello expression becomes even stronger on the toned, elegant and ever-so-slender palate with just the right amount of tender, tannic structure. This is effortlessly stylish and at the same time very honest and fresh-faced.	Dorflagen	91	24	Burgenland	null	null	St. Laurent	Pittnauer	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Pittnauer 2013 Dorflagen St. Laurent (Burgenland)
Spain	Rooty on the nose, with green herb, tea and raspberry aromas. Patience and airing only brings it to the acceptable level, which means the wine's reasonably good prune and dark-fruit flavors are scuttled by a disjointed, overly acidic mouthfeel.	Fill del Temps Gran Selecció	81	25	Catalonia	Terra Alta	null	Red Blend	Covilalba	null	null	null
US	This is Korbel's first-ever brut made with organic grapes. It's a solid sparkler, but not particularly better than any of their others. It shows rich flavors of citrus, vanilla and yeast, and is very tart in acidity.	Brut	85	16	California	California	California Other	Sparkling Blend	Korbel	null	null	null
US	A sexy nose with soft, pretty plum and cherry fruit leads into a well-rounded, satiny wine that coats the tongue like a velvet glove. The fruit is the star here—ripe strawberries and cherry candy—with a touch of sweetness and a lick of chocolate at the very end.	Heritage Cuvée	89	35	Oregon	Willamette Valley	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Arbor Brook	null	null	null
Canada	Peach, orange and tropical fruit on the nose and a balance of acid and sweetness are appealing, but this wine is a touch watery and needs more substance. Imported by Specialty Cellars.	Grand Reserve Classic	82	28	Ontario	Niagara Peninsula	null	Riesling	Konzelmann	null	null	null
France	Two thirds Syrah and one-third Mourvèdre, this highly aromatic rosé features hints of passion fruit alongside confected, bubblegum flavors balanced by a squirt of lime on the finish. Drink now.	Cape Bleue	83	13	France Other	Mediterranée	null	Rosé	Jean-Luc Colombo	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Jean-Luc Colombo 2015 Cape Bleue Rosé (Mediterranée)
Israel	This is a big and brooding wine, with a lot of aromas and flavors going on all at once: black currant liqueur, anise, cured meat, black plum, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The mouth is full and firmly structured, with intensely concentrated dark fruit character that evolves into a chicory-infused finish.	Superieur	90	null	Judean Hills	null	null	Pinotage	Barkan	null	null	null
New Zealand	Much like the Bilancia La Collina, also crafted by winemaker Warren Gibson, there's a touch of stone-fruit character to this wine, along with plenty of black- and blueberry fruit. Rich, intense and tannic, this needs time to show additional complexity. Hold 3–5 years. Imported by Davies & Co.	Homage	90	100	Hawke's Bay	null	null	Syrah	Trinity Hill	null	null	null
Italy	Supple and structured, this delicious red offers scents of Mediterranean scrub, mint, blue flowers and ripe berries. Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 20% Alicante, the juicy palate delivers Morello cherry, cassis, mocha and wild aromatic herb notes. Supple tannins carry the savory flavors. Enjoy through 2016.	Caburnio	92	20	Tuscany	Toscana	null	Red Blend	Tenuta Monteti	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Tenuta Monteti 2011 Caburnio Red (Toscana)
US	Extraordinarily rich, a tremendous Syrah from this unique vineyard in the heart of the valley. Black in color and bone dry, it explodes in concentrated blackberry, blueberry, cassis, mocha, pepper and sandalwood flavors, but even more impressive is the tannic structure: so soft, intricate and silky. Wonderful with spicy pork and beef dishes.	Purisima Mountain Vineyard Block 6	95	55	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Syrah	Beckmen	null	null	null
US	An acidic wine that doesn't offer much richness, but has other things going for it. It's low in alcohol and bone dry, with red cherry, tobacco, clove and pepper flavors. Grows on you for elegance. Drink with ahi tuna, steak tartare, ham, Chinese spare ribs.	Vieilles Vignes	88	18	California	Central Coast	Central Coast	Grenache	Birichino	null	null	Birichino 2010 Vieilles Vignes Grenache (Central Coast)
Italy	This edition of Barolo Borzoni shows jammy aromas of cherry preserves and raspberry. You'll also detect a note of greenness that comes across as dried sage or olive. The mouthfeel is astringent and tight.	Borzoni	87	63	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Montaribaldi	null	null	null
Portugal	With a high proportion of generous Alicante Bouschet in the blend, this is a big, bold wine. It has smoky flavors showing a meaty character that's enhanced by 12 months wood aging. Generous tannins give a rich, structured character. It could still do with some aging, so drink from 2017.	Santos da Casa Reserva	91	19	Alentejano	null	null	Portuguese Red	Casca Wines	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Casca Wines 2011 Santos da Casa Reserva Red (Alentejano)
Italy	This shows aromas of candied fruit and honey, with zesty touches of dried herb, citrus and spice at the back. The mouthful is velvety smooth, and the finish is long.	Vinsanto	88	40	Tuscany	Colli Etruria Centrale	null	White Blend	Fattoria San Michele a Torri	null	null	null
US	A touch of oak adds some creaminess, but this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is marked mainly by fresh fruit flavors of lemons, limes and oranges. It's zesty in acidity, but could be a little drier.	null	86	25	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Sauvignon Blanc	Sea Fog	null	null	null
France	Raw and earthy, a wine that has some juicy fruits, along with a beetroot flavor.	Bourgogne Pinot Noir	81	null	Burgundy	Bourgogne	null	Pinot Noir	Michel Picard	null	null	null
Australia	This budget-priced rosé sparkler is earthy and mushroomy, with modest berry flavors, a slightly creamy texture and citrus zest on the finish.	Pink Bubbles	84	10	South Australia	South Australia	null	Sparkling Blend	Yellow Tail	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Yellow Tail 2015 Pink Bubbles Sparkling (South Australia)
Spain	Mature and sound on the bouquet, but more snappy and sharp overall than you might anticipate for a 2001. Aromas of tobacco and bramble lead to flavors that you'd expect: more tobacco, dried plum, sour cherries, etc. Long and lean on the palate and finish, with pulse but a shortage of richness. It leaves you wanting more body and fruit.	Reserva	86	49	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo Blend	Resalte	null	null	null
US	This is the top bottling of Thomas Fogarty's ambitious Bordeaux-aimed brand, and it shows, with regionally distinctive aromas of crushed rocks, blueberry, tar and smoke. The intriguing palate is elegance defined, with sexy tannins and mineral-driven flavors of black dirt, wet slate and squeezed blueberry. It makes for enlightening drinking now, but offers measured components that will last until at least 2030.	Apex Gist Ranch Estate	94	95	California	Santa Cruz Mountains	Central Coast	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Lexington	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Lexington 2011 Apex Gist Ranch Estate Red (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Italy	Here's an easy, fresh wine with loads of stone fruit and citrus backed by accents of chopped mint and spearmint. The wine shows good structure and could pair with Atlantic fish or grilled cod.	Superiore	86	22	Veneto	Monti Lessini	null	Durello	Sandro de Bruno	null	null	null
Spain	Piercing to start, with leathery, bacony and campfire aromas. Saturated, although healthy, if a bit hard and tannic. Flavors of bacon and clove are right up there with black fruit and syupy richness, and clove carries onto the finish. Needs time to breathe and unfold; 65% Garnacha and 35% Syrah.	Tinto Joven	86	17	Northern Spain	Campo de Borja	null	Garnacha-Syrah	Pagos del Moncayo	null	null	null
US	This full-bodied, tannic Cabernet features a simple delivery of ripe blackberries, cherries and sweet red currants. Pair it with everyday fare.	null	85	17	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Maddalena	null	null	null
France	Rounded and rich wine, its acidity pushing through firm tannins and lively red fruits. There are both freshness and structure here, with final juiciness.	Sélection	88	16	Beaujolais	Moulin-à-Vent	null	Gamay	Georges Duboeuf	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Georges Duboeuf 2010 Sélection (Moulin-à-Vent)
US	Delicate apple flavors dominate this enjoyable but simple wine, which still has enough body to hold its own against a spicy Asian dish or a platter of robust seafood. Good acids and a pretty finish round out the deal.	Father and Son Cuvée	82	9	Texas	Texas	null	Riesling	Messina Hof	null	null	null
US	Opens with a lovely bouquet of lemon and tart pineapple fruit with anise, mineral and tobacco accents. The lemony note resurfaces on the pear, white peach and green apple palate. A chalk element adds interest and balances the overall zingy, bright tone in this tangy, high-alcohol wine.	Arcadia Vineyard	88	45	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Chardonnay	Stag's Leap Wine Cellars	null	null	null
US	Hard and herbal, this has sour, barely-ripe fruit and chalky tannins.	null	83	28	Oregon	Rogue Valley	Southern Oregon	Cabernet Sauvignon	Del Rio	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Del Rio 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley)
US	Whiffs of balsamic vinegar and dusty minerals lend a savory, rustic tone to ripe black cherry and berry flavors in this full-bodied Syrah. The palate is concentrated, but it's a bit sharp and unrefined. The finish is modest.	Limited Reserve	85	25	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Syrah	Lucas Vineyards	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Lucas Vineyards 2013 Limited Reserve Syrah (Finger Lakes)
US	This is a powerfully fruity wine, packed with very ripe blackberry, black cherry, coffee and sweet leather flavors, in a fairly tannic package. It finishes a bit sweet, but shows good control throughout.	Vidmar Vineyard	86	32	California	Yorkville Highlands	North Coast	Syrah	A Donkey and Goat	null	null	null
US	Dry and brittle, with thin, reedy flavors of berries and cherries that finish with a scour of tart wintergreen. Drink now.	Thatcher Bay Vineyard	82	28	California	Livermore Valley	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Fenestra	null	null	null
US	Soft and somewhat vegetal, with asparagus-infused flavors of blackberries and cherries that finish dry and tannic.	null	83	28	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Brander	null	null	null
France	A fresh, light Champagne, that explodes with liveliness in the mouth. It is crisp, easy, but also has the green flavors that seem typical of the 2000 vintage.	L'Intemporelle Brut	87	69	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Mailly Grand Cru	null	null	null
US	Lovely from the first sniff on, this is packed with mineral-drenched fruit flavors. Pear flesh and skin dominate, along with suggestions of cucumber and white melon. The leesy minerality is a great palate cleanser.	Estate	92	20	Oregon	Eola-Amity Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Gris	Cristom	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Cristom 2015 Estate Pinot Gris (Eola-Amity Hills)
Germany	A hint of waxy lemon skin lends an elegant tone to this dry, refreshingly crisp Riesling. The palate is bright, with Meyer-lemon acidity and hints of wet stone and crushed rock that linger on the finish.	Kiedrich Turmberg Trocken	88	58	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Robert Weil	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Robert Weil 2012 Kiedrich Turmberg Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)
Spain	Bouncy berry and cherry aromas are more or less standard for basic Garnacha. This wine feels a bit gummy and grabby, but not sticky. Lightly herbal, minty dark-berry flavors finish herbal, chocolaty and a touch green.	null	86	10	Northern Spain	Cariñena	null	Garnacha	Castillo de Monséran	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Castillo de Monséran 2015 Garnacha (Cariñena)
US	This massively oaky wine smells like an explosion in a spice factory, with ginger, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg aromas, accented by vanilla, brown sugar, butterscotch and honey. Somewhere in there is some ripe tropical fruit. Enormous and full-bodied, it's a dense, unctuous wine.	Hope's Cuvée	90	60	California	California	California Other	Chardonnay	Signorello	null	null	Signorello 1998 Hope's Cuvée Chardonnay (California)
Uruguay	Bouza continues to lead the Uruguayan charge via wines like this Tannat, which is purple in color and concentrated on the nose, with blackberry pie and raisin aromas. A stout, full-bodied palate is chewy and oaky, while prune, blackberry, brine, char and toast flavors finish dark and spicy, with a raisiny note. Drink through 2017.	Reserva	88	19	Montevideo	null	null	Tannat	Bouza	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Bouza 2013 Reserva Tannat (Montevideo)
Italy	Snappy and full of cherry, but also a tad green. There's cherry, raspberry and plum across the palate, and ample sweetness to the finish. It's not heavy, but the tannins are full.	Borgoforte	88	12	Tuscany	Tuscany	null	Sangiovese	Villa Pillo	null	null	null
US	Not much oak is evident in this polished Chardonnay. What stars is fruit, all pineapples, pears, tangerines, green apples and papayas, and the acidity that makes it all bright and clean. Great with pasta in a butter sauce with garlic and pepper.	null	88	18	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Chardonnay	Egret	null	null	null
France	On the rich side, this is a full-bodied and forward. It's concentrated and spicy, and with its weight it is a food-friendly wine.	null	86	18	Provence	Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence	null	Rosé	Château Revelette	null	null	null
Portugal	Rounded and soft, this is a red-fruited wine. There is a strong element of spicy wood lending dryness and a cinnamon note, which goes well with the young, bright fruits and acids.	Tinto	87	20	Setubal	null	null	Portuguese Red	Herdade da Comporta	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Herdade da Comporta 2008 Tinto Red (Setubal)
US	The winery mentions neutral oak barrels, though the immediate aromatic impression is still on the toasty/oaky side. The fruit comes up more slowly, along with residual CO2 that gives a spritzy mouthfeel. Yeasty, light and tart, with green apples the strongest fruit flavor.	null	86	22	Oregon	Columbia Valley (OR)	Oregon Other	Chardonnay	Cathedral Ridge	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Cathedral Ridge 2008 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (OR))
US	What a great follow-up to the 2009 vintage. You can put this in the cellar with entire confidence that it will age for likely 10–20 years, and actually improve. At nearly three years of age, it's rich and vibrant with black currants, blueberries and dark chocolate, and a big hit of sweet oak. But the tannins are impossible, locking the mouth down with astringency. It's a pity that most of the 2l,064 bottles produced will probably be opened too young.	Révélation	94	140	California	Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak	Sonoma	Cabernet Sauvignon	Capture	null	null	null
Italy	RosaMati opens with a bold pink color and follows up aromatically with bright raspberry, cassis and cranberry. The wine shows a cool, silky feel in the mouth with a crisp close.	RosaMati	88	20	Tuscany	Maremma	null	Rosé	Fattoria Le Pupille	null	null	null
US	There's a seltzer quality to the nose of this wine, with aromas of pink-grapefruit spritz, apple and pear cider, and fresh baking soda. It's tight and grippy on the palate, with flavors of green-apple flesh and tangerine skin that linger into the finish.	null	87	24	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Albariño	Broken Earth	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Broken Earth 2014 Albariño (Paso Robles)
France	A rossignol is a nightingale, an increasingly rare bird but one found in Cahors. The wine certainly sings with its attractive red fruits, soft tannins and bright acidity. With its fruit character, it is ready to drink.	Rossignol	87	null	Southwest France	Cahors	null	Malbec-Merlot	Domaine du Prince	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine du Prince 2008 Rossignol Malbec-Merlot (Cahors)
Portugal	Still firmly tannic, this impressive wine is still developing. Made from old vines that give minerality and concentration, it is very dense allowing some juicy black plum flavors to show through. With its dry tannins, it's going to need more aging. Drink from 2017.	Três Bagos Grande Escolha	91	59	Douro	null	null	Portuguese Red	Lavradores de Feitoria	null	null	null
US	Very sweet in apricot- and thyme-flavored honey, with a rich, unctuous, viscous mouthfeel. Could be more concentrated in fruit, though.	Griva Vineyard Late Harvest	85	50	California	Arroyo Seco	Central Coast	Sauvignon Blanc	Bernardus	null	null	null
France	Deliciously fresh, this is almost delicate, certainly elegant. There is great balance here, the wood just lightly toasty over the smooth, creamy white fruit flavors. For a wine from a lesser Burgundy appellation, this is impressive.	null	90	45	Burgundy	Auxey-Duresses	null	Chardonnay	Morey-Blanc	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Morey-Blanc 2005 Auxey-Duresses
US	Very fruity, with tons of blackberries, cherries, currants and cocoa folded into soft tannins. A bit simple, but a nice everyday sipper.	Crazy Creek Vineyard	85	20	California	Alexander Valley	Sonoma	Cabernet Sauvignon	Katherine Goldschmidt	null	null	Katherine Goldschmidt 2006 Crazy Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
Italy	A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and Picolit, this stunning wine offers enticing scents of wildflower, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The radiant palate delivers white peach, lemon zest, yellow apple and mineral while bright acidity provides impeccable balance. Drink through 2020.	Vintage Tunina	93	70	Northeastern Italy	Venezia Giulia	null	White Blend	Jermann	null	null	null
US	Aromas of peppery spices, hay and apple lead to dry, sleek flavors, high-wire acid and a citrus-rind-filled finish. Try it with shellfish.	null	90	20	Washington	Columbia Gorge (WA)	Washington Other	Grüner Veltliner	Syncline	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Syncline 2014 Grüner Veltliner (Columbia Gorge (WA))
US	The winemaker notes that this wine has undergone no malolactic fermentation, which is rare in an expensive Chard because you don't get that big, fat, rich buttery softness. What you do get is pure pear and tropical fruit that is elaborately oaked in really good barrels. It is fancy and detailed but not blowsy.	null	91	52	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Chardonnay	Far Niente	null	null	null
US	A powerful, compelling young Pinot Noir notable for its depth of flavor and classic structure. Floods the palate with waves of raspberries, cherries, cola, sweet pomegranates, persimmons and spices that last long and clean on the finish. For all that, the wine is thoroughly dry, with firm, fine tannins. Try to age it until at least 2011, if you can.	Dutton-Thomas Road Vineyard	94	52	California	Green Valley	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Dutton Estate	null	null	Dutton Estate 2008 Dutton-Thomas Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
US	A heavy, dull wine, with sweet blackberry and vegetable flavors.	null	82	18	California	California	California Other	Petite Sirah	Main & Geary	null	null	null
France	Attractively rich and smooth, a wine that shows some good dense fruits, almost velvet tannins and fine flavors of black plums. It's mature now, with a good spice and leather character. Screwcap.	Logis de la Giraudière	87	20	Loire Valley	Anjou	null	Cabernet	Domaine des Baumard	null	null	null
Chile	Aromas of celery, arugula, snap pea, dusty apple and citrus announce a clean palate with scouring acidity. Lemon-lime and grapefruit flavors are typical of Casablanca SB, while a fresh, citrusy finish brings a green-herb element into play.	null	86	12	Casablanca Valley	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Root:1	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Root:1 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
US	Reserved green apple, lees, flower and mineral aromas lead to off-dry green apple and stone fruit flavors. The acidity gives the palate some snap.	Underwood Mountain Vineyard	89	21	Washington	Columbia Gorge (WA)	Washington Other	Riesling	Savage Grace	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Savage Grace 2014 Underwood Mountain Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Gorge (WA))
Italy	Concentrated and superripe with blackberry, plum, cedar, clove and coffee over a long, spicy finish. Firm, velvety tannins and toasted notes render a modern yet age-worthy wine. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.	Altero	90	74	Tuscany	Brunello di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese	Poggio Antico	null	null	null
US	Made from the same late-picked Kiona Vineyard Syrah as Mark Ryan's “Bad Lands,” here blended with Conner Lee Cab. It's a benign monster; dense, concentrated, packed with berry, cassis, caramel, coffee liqueur, black tea and butterscotch.	The Evil Twin	90	45	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Syrah-Cabernet	Gorman	null	null	null
US	Subtle green-apple aromas and rich, ripe pear flavors make a pretty convincing argument for this full-bodied but soft-textured wine.	null	86	15	California	Lodi	Central Valley	Chardonnay	Twisted Cedar	null	null	null
US	This wine is predominantly Merlot (83%) along with Cabernet Sauvignon (9%) and Syrah (2%) all from Anna Marie Vineyard, with Cabernet Franc from Minnick Hills and Petit Verdot from StoneTree Vineyard. Pleasing aromas suggest blueberry, milk chocolate and high-toned herbs. It's elegantly styled with light blue-fruit flavors, at times seeming a bit faint.	null	87	50	Washington	Walla Walla Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Northstar	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Northstar 2011 Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
Germany	Lime and gooseberry are gilded with candle wax and smoky minerals in this bracing dry Riesling. Lemon and tart tangerine flavors drench the palate, leaving a honed, steely focus on the finish.	Trocken	91	19	Rheinhessen	null	null	Riesling	Thörle	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Thörle 2013 Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen)

US

For a pink sparkler, there's not a lot of fruit on the nose, which is carried by crisp yeastiness instead. There are lovely bubbles on the palate, full of crisp red apple and lemon citrus flavors that enliven all of the senses. This is a perfect apéritif wine.

Brut Rose

89

30

California

Arroyo Grande Valley

Central Coast

Sparkling Blend

Laetitia

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Laetitia 2011 Brut Rose Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley)

US

This wine has an overwhelmingly smoky character, like charred forest floor, along with layers of sweet vanilla in the background. Time in the cellar may allow it to meld, but for now it's meant for lovers of smoke and oak.

Knoll

85

40

California

Anderson Valley

null

Pinot Noir

Husch

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Husch 2010 Knoll Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)

Portugal

The Merlot certainly does its job here of smoothing out the Baga tannins. Together, they yield a soft, red fruit-flavored wine with minimal tannins and juicy acidity, adding a burst of flavor on the finish. Drink now.

Encontro Q do E Merlot-Baga

87

8

Bairrada

null

Portuguese Red

Global Wines

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Global Wines 2014 Encontro Q do E Merlot-Baga Red (Bairrada)

US

The blend is Syrah, Merlot and Malbec. The wine is full-bodied, dry and tannic, and not showing well now, despite a wealth of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur, grilled meat and black pepper flavors. It's fancy in oak and feels lush, but those tannins are stubborn. Age until at least 2022.

Richard Donner Vineyards Proprietary

90

42

California

Sonoma Mountain

Sonoma

Red Blend

Rocky Hill

null

Rocky Hill 2009 Richard Donner Vineyards Proprietary Red (Sonoma Mountain)

US

Fruity enough, with powerfully ripe blackberry, cherry, raspberry, currant, chocolate and licorice flavors that go on and on through the long, spicy finish. Could show greater structure, though, as it's somewhat soft, sweet and unidimensional.

Jemrose Vineyard

86

30

California

Bennett Valley

Sonoma

Syrah

Baldassari Family Wines

null

France

The nose is most restrained: the slightest notions of jasmine and nettle appear. With more air, a faint hint of orange peel emerges. The palate is one of streamlined slenderness and precision. This is like a dry laser beam festooned with honeysuckle blossom and fresh lemon zest. There is something that draws you ever deeper into stone and citrus. The lightness of the dry palate remains simply astonishing.

Goldert Grand Cru

94

65

Alsace

null

Muscat

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2014 Goldert Grand Cru Muscat (Alsace)

France

This certainly has maturity, giving it toasty flavors and a touch of oxidation. But it balances that with ripe yellow fruit, ripe acidity and a firm texture. It's rich and complex, balancing ripe fruit and more a rounded finish. Don't age it, though—enjoy it with food now.

Egérie Extra Brut

92

null

Champagne

null

Champagne Blend

Pannier

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Pannier 2002 Egérie Extra Brut (Champagne)

France

While this is currently a tough proposition, the inherent fruitiness of this structured wine augurs well for its future. With berry fruits under the dark tannins and some slight bitterness from wood aging, it needs time. Drink from 2017.

null

88

24

Bordeaux

Haut-Médoc

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Saint Ahon

null

US

A Chardonnay that did not go through malolactic fermentation and was aged in 20% new French oak, this is bristling in acidity and crispness, with a suggestion of lemon and vanilla wafer on the palate. The finish remains crisp though abbreviated.

Milady

88

36

California

Mount Veeder

Napa

Chardonnay

Y Rousseau

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Y Rousseau 2012 Milady Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)

Greece

Violet, crushed herb and mint aromas start this Agiorgitiko. On the palate, coca, vanilla, red berry and a savory spin give it depth. Fresh and friendly but substantive, this wine can age.

Old Vines Single Vineyard

86

30

Nemea

null

Agiorgitiko

Papaioannou

Susan Kostrzewa

@suskostrzewa

Papaioannou 2006 Old Vines Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko (Nemea)

US

An outstanding Pinot, absolutely, decadently good, that combines attributes of the fine vintage with some fine parcels from this celebrated vineyard. Softly lush, it shows fabulous flavors of cherries, red currants, licorice, cola, orange peel, sandalwood and Asian spices, but never loses structural balance and control.

Garys' Vineyard

95

60

California

Santa Lucia Highlands

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Miner

null

US

Hints of fresh-pressed apples and pears lend a cidery quality to this semisweet Riesling. It's a bit rustic in style, with streaks of tart lemon and slightly bitter tea tannins framing the finish.

Semi-Sweet

84

19

New York

Finger Lakes

Riesling

Ventosa

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Ventosa 2015 Semi-Sweet Riesling (Finger Lakes)

France

This has a delicate citrus character and a tangy, minerally texture. The ripe fruits are balanced by acidity.

Les Champlains

89

26

Burgundy

Bourgogne

null

Chardonnay

Simon Bize

null

Argentina

Not very vivid in color, with aromas of rhubarb, raspberry and red licorice candy. The palate is a touch scratchy, with flavors of cassis and brown sugar but not a whole lot of true Cabernet character. The finish has a slight tannic bite, but overall this is generic red wine to the max.

Finca La Linda

84

11

Mendoza Province

Luján de Cuyo

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Luigi Bosca

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Luigi Bosca 2007 Finca La Linda Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo)

France

With tight acidity and intense black currant fruits, this wine has a raw edge. It presents a full, fresh, crisp texture that's bright, with layers of acidity at the end.

null

85

30

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Ferran

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Ferran 2012 Pessac-Léognan

France

This firm, tannic wine is made from fruit sourced from a vineyard in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis. It's a solid selection, and it has enormous potential. The ripe black-cherry and plum flavors are dominated by the tannins. Concentrated, this is ready for long-term aging.

null

96

280

Burgundy

Clos Saint-Denis

null

Pinot Noir

Louis Jadot

null

France

A beautiful wine that floats its minerality, white flower aromas and white currant fruits over a foundation of toast. Freshness dominates this crisp wine, with intensity to finish.

Séchet Premier Cru

92

44

Burgundy

Chablis

null

Chardonnay

Domaine Vincent Dauvissat

null

Germany

A charming wine at a fair price, with jump-out-of-the-glass potpourri scents backed up by lilies and a cut grass back note. It's a bit monotone in the mouth and has no great density but the pretty note of faded flower petals hangs around just long enough to make you forget all that. Drink up.

Noble House

85

13

Mosel

null

Riesling

Dr. Pauly Bergweiler

null

Italy

You won't find many wines like this on the market today. The blend is Tai grapes with 30% Sauvignon. The bouquet is broad and intense with complex aromas of peach, apricot, cinnamon, passion fruit, toasted almond and butterscotch. In the mouth, the texture is long, creamy and soft.

Olmèra

90

44

Veneto

null

White Blend

De Stefani

null

De Stefani 2010 Olmèra White (Veneto)

US

A lusty and delicious Rhône blend of some complexity. Although it's too soft to age, it's dry, and weaves together an intricate tapestry of currants, licorice, sweet leather, mocha, orange zest and pepper flavors.

El Serrano

88

30

California

California Other

Rhône-style Red Blend

Page Springs

null

Portugal

This is a smooth and generous wine. It is rich, full-bodied and packed with dark plum flavor, but it's the ripe, velvet character that is so appealing. It's almost ready to drink, although the firm tannins and minerality at the end suggest it will be better from 2016.

null

91

22

Douro

null

Portuguese Red

Quinta de la Rosa

null

Italy

This luminous Nebbiolo from the mountain vineyards of Valtellina opens with a pretty fragrance of rose petal, red berries, baking spice and a whiff of crushed rock. The understated palate delivers ripe wild cherry, cinnamon-spice, licorice and a mineral note alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2017.

Grumello Tirso

88

26

Lombardy

Valtellina Superiore

null

Nebbiolo

Nera

null

US

The house style is readily apparent here: red fruits, whiffs of cocoa, light herb and a hint of pickle barrel. Tastes good, comes together well, but hard to distinguish from the reserve cab, which seems to have just a bit more stuffing.

Walter Clore Reserve Red

88

35

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Columbia Crest

null

US

A crisp, fresh, medium-bodied Chardonnay, this is toasty and nutty but not overly vanilla-scented. Grilled peach and buttered sweet corn notes pick up citrus overtones that finish long and mouthwatering.

Arroyo Vista Vineyard

90

25

California

Arroyo Seco

Central Coast

Chardonnay

J. Lohr

null

US

This is one of Oregon's most unique wines, and one that rises confidently to the level of excellent cru Beaujolais in a ripe year. Bright and spicy with generous flavors of strawberry and blueberry, this sports lip-smacking acidity and a dash of minerality. The sweet young fruit is full, forward and delicious.

Year of the Dragon

90

29

Oregon

Ribbon Ridge

Willamette Valley

Gamay Noir

Brick House

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Brick House 2012 Year of the Dragon Gamay Noir (Ribbon Ridge)

US

Merlot remains a challenge for most Oregon producers who attempt it. This does not rise past the impression of light and grapey soda flavors, with some stiff earthy tannins.

Barrel Reserve

85

23

Oregon

Oregon Other

Merlot

Sweet Cheeks

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Sweet Cheeks 2015 Barrel Reserve Merlot (Oregon)

Chile

Initially this smells oaky, pasty and lactic, but with time it opens to reveal blackberry and cassis aromas. The palate is lively and offers healthy acidic cut. Flavors of creamy berry, oak and plum end with a creamy feeling and lightly lactic tasting finish. Overall this is a polished wine with minimal varietal character.

Single Vineyard Max Reserva Estates

88

20

Aconcagua Valley

null

Carmenère

Errazuriz

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Errazuriz 2011 Single Vineyard Max Reserva Estates Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley)

US

Bright aromas of flowers and orange rind lead to perfumed, lightly spritzy sweet fruit flavors. Enjoy it as an apéritif.

Hyatt Vineyard

87

11

Washington

Rattlesnake Hills

Columbia Valley

Muscat Canelli

Latah Creek

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Latah Creek 2015 Hyatt Vineyard Muscat Canelli (Rattlesnake Hills)

Italy

Here's a Best Buy white wine that would pair with salads, vegetable dishes and appetizers. It's crisp and luminous with lively aromas of citrus, lemon zest, stone fruit and melon. Pecorino is one of Italy's hottest varieties on the indigenous grape scene.

null

86

11

Central Italy

Terre di Chieti

null

Pecorino

Terra d'Aligi

null

Australia

Hits all the classic well-oaked Cabernet notes: cedar, tobacco, vanilla and cassis upfront, with similar flavors coursing through from start to finish. It's not quite as full bodied as some Australian Cabernets, which isn't a bad thing, finishing with silky yet firm tannins. Drink now–2016.

Marquis Philips S2

89

35

South Australia

McLaren Vale

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

R Wines

null

US

Made with 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, this estate-grown wine is made in small lots and offers aromas of baked bread and red fruit from the get-go. The Cabernet shows its presence, and there's a wealth of bitter, leathery tannin offset by soft, approachable oak.

Heritage

87

50

California

Alexander Valley

Sonoma

Merlot

Medlock Ames

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Medlock Ames 2013 Heritage Merlot (Alexander Valley)

Australia

Winemaker Noel Heidenreich's Shiraz is compelling, not overwhelming, with some vanilla flavors framing juicy red plum and raspberry fruit. It's pleasing and textured, and gives the same impression on the nose: spice, curry, moist clay, red fruit. Very appealing overall, tiptoeing out on the finish with soft tannins. Imported by The Australian Wine Connection.

null

90

34

South Australia

Barossa Valley

null

Shiraz

Old School

null

France

This is the second wine from the Château Grenouilles vineyard, very fresh, but at the same time weighty and concentrated, with wood, caramel and generous fruits. Age for 5 years.

Les Fiefs de Grenouilles Grand Cru

91

60

Burgundy

Chablis

null

Chardonnay

La Chablisienne

Roger Voss

@vossroger

La Chablisienne 2005 Les Fiefs de Grenouilles Grand Cru (Chablis)

Austria

Barely there but intriguing notes of pears draw you in first. The soft body promises refreshment and rounded pleasure, with just enough phenolic texture and a hint of salty minerality.

Der Löss Reserve Gelbling

91

45

Kremstal

null

Grüner Veltliner

Hermann Moser

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Hermann Moser 2012 Der Löss Reserve Gelbling Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal)

US

The Argentine Malbec phenomenon seems to be why Stonehedge decided to make one, and it's pretty darned good. Dry, full-bodied and appealing, it offers a burst of licorice, cherry, cola and chocolate macaroon flavors, in a soft, gentle texture.

null

88

25

California

Mendocino

Mendocino/Lake Counties

Malbec

Stonehedge

null

Argentina

Stalky aromas of hay and straw lack fruit character. This feels creamy but also acidic, while flavors of vanilla, Bartlett pear and melon end with a sweet note of caramel.

null

86

17

Other

Alto Valle del Río Negro

null

Chardonnay

Verum

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Verum 2014 Chardonnay (Alto Valle del Río Negro)

France

Bears a striking resemblance to blueberry pie in its aromas. Lighter than expected on the palate, before fading on the finish. A pleasant lunch mate to pâté or charcouterie.

null

84

8

Rhône Valley

Costières de Nîmes

null

Rhône-style Red Blend

Château d'Or et de Gueules

null

Austria

Savory notes of yeast trump fruit on the nose while the palate counters the spiciness with lots of zesty citrus. A very refreshing, lip-smacking Grüner, ideal for hot summer days.

null

88

14

Burgenland

null

Grüner Veltliner

Hillinger

null

Austria

Subtle but very pure notes of morello cherry rise aromatically. The morello expression becomes even stronger on the toned, elegant and ever-so-slender palate with just the right amount of tender, tannic structure. This is effortlessly stylish and at the same time very honest and fresh-faced.

Dorflagen

91

24

Burgenland

null

St. Laurent

Pittnauer

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Pittnauer 2013 Dorflagen St. Laurent (Burgenland)

Spain

Rooty on the nose, with green herb, tea and raspberry aromas. Patience and airing only brings it to the acceptable level, which means the wine's reasonably good prune and dark-fruit flavors are scuttled by a disjointed, overly acidic mouthfeel.

Fill del Temps Gran Selecció

81

25

Catalonia

Terra Alta

null

Red Blend

Covilalba

null

US

This is Korbel's first-ever brut made with organic grapes. It's a solid sparkler, but not particularly better than any of their others. It shows rich flavors of citrus, vanilla and yeast, and is very tart in acidity.

Brut

85

16

California

California Other

Sparkling Blend

Korbel

null

US

A sexy nose with soft, pretty plum and cherry fruit leads into a well-rounded, satiny wine that coats the tongue like a velvet glove. The fruit is the star here—ripe strawberries and cherry candy—with a touch of sweetness and a lick of chocolate at the very end.

Heritage Cuvée

89

35

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Arbor Brook

null

Canada

Peach, orange and tropical fruit on the nose and a balance of acid and sweetness are appealing, but this wine is a touch watery and needs more substance. Imported by Specialty Cellars.

Grand Reserve Classic

82

28

Ontario

Niagara Peninsula

null

Riesling

Konzelmann

null

France

Two thirds Syrah and one-third Mourvèdre, this highly aromatic rosé features hints of passion fruit alongside confected, bubblegum flavors balanced by a squirt of lime on the finish. Drink now.

Cape Bleue

83

13

France Other

Mediterranée

null

Rosé

Jean-Luc Colombo

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Jean-Luc Colombo 2015 Cape Bleue Rosé (Mediterranée)

Israel

This is a big and brooding wine, with a lot of aromas and flavors going on all at once: black currant liqueur, anise, cured meat, black plum, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The mouth is full and firmly structured, with intensely concentrated dark fruit character that evolves into a chicory-infused finish.

Superieur

90

null

Judean Hills

null

Pinotage

Barkan

null

New Zealand

Much like the Bilancia La Collina, also crafted by winemaker Warren Gibson, there's a touch of stone-fruit character to this wine, along with plenty of black- and blueberry fruit. Rich, intense and tannic, this needs time to show additional complexity. Hold 3–5 years. Imported by Davies & Co.

Homage

90

100

Hawke's Bay

null

Syrah

Trinity Hill

null

Italy

Supple and structured, this delicious red offers scents of Mediterranean scrub, mint, blue flowers and ripe berries. Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 20% Alicante, the juicy palate delivers Morello cherry, cassis, mocha and wild aromatic herb notes. Supple tannins carry the savory flavors. Enjoy through 2016.

Caburnio

92

20

Tuscany

Toscana

null

Red Blend

Tenuta Monteti

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Tenuta Monteti 2011 Caburnio Red (Toscana)

US

Extraordinarily rich, a tremendous Syrah from this unique vineyard in the heart of the valley. Black in color and bone dry, it explodes in concentrated blackberry, blueberry, cassis, mocha, pepper and sandalwood flavors, but even more impressive is the tannic structure: so soft, intricate and silky. Wonderful with spicy pork and beef dishes.

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Block 6

95

55

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Syrah

Beckmen

null

US

An acidic wine that doesn't offer much richness, but has other things going for it. It's low in alcohol and bone dry, with red cherry, tobacco, clove and pepper flavors. Grows on you for elegance. Drink with ahi tuna, steak tartare, ham, Chinese spare ribs.

Vieilles Vignes

88

18

California

Central Coast

Grenache

Birichino

null

Birichino 2010 Vieilles Vignes Grenache (Central Coast)

Italy

This edition of Barolo Borzoni shows jammy aromas of cherry preserves and raspberry. You'll also detect a note of greenness that comes across as dried sage or olive. The mouthfeel is astringent and tight.

Borzoni

87

63

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Montaribaldi

null

Portugal

With a high proportion of generous Alicante Bouschet in the blend, this is a big, bold wine. It has smoky flavors showing a meaty character that's enhanced by 12 months wood aging. Generous tannins give a rich, structured character. It could still do with some aging, so drink from 2017.

Santos da Casa Reserva

91

19

Alentejano

null

Portuguese Red

Casca Wines

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Casca Wines 2011 Santos da Casa Reserva Red (Alentejano)

Italy

This shows aromas of candied fruit and honey, with zesty touches of dried herb, citrus and spice at the back. The mouthful is velvety smooth, and the finish is long.

Vinsanto

88

40

Tuscany

Colli Etruria Centrale

null

White Blend

Fattoria San Michele a Torri

null

US

A touch of oak adds some creaminess, but this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is marked mainly by fresh fruit flavors of lemons, limes and oranges. It's zesty in acidity, but could be a little drier.

null

86

25

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Sauvignon Blanc

Sea Fog

null

France

Raw and earthy, a wine that has some juicy fruits, along with a beetroot flavor.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

81

null

Burgundy

Bourgogne

null

Pinot Noir

Michel Picard

null

Australia

This budget-priced rosé sparkler is earthy and mushroomy, with modest berry flavors, a slightly creamy texture and citrus zest on the finish.

Pink Bubbles

84

10

South Australia

null

Sparkling Blend

Yellow Tail

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Yellow Tail 2015 Pink Bubbles Sparkling (South Australia)

Spain

Mature and sound on the bouquet, but more snappy and sharp overall than you might anticipate for a 2001. Aromas of tobacco and bramble lead to flavors that you'd expect: more tobacco, dried plum, sour cherries, etc. Long and lean on the palate and finish, with pulse but a shortage of richness. It leaves you wanting more body and fruit.

Reserva

86

49

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

null

Tempranillo Blend

Resalte

null

US

This is the top bottling of Thomas Fogarty's ambitious Bordeaux-aimed brand, and it shows, with regionally distinctive aromas of crushed rocks, blueberry, tar and smoke. The intriguing palate is elegance defined, with sexy tannins and mineral-driven flavors of black dirt, wet slate and squeezed blueberry. It makes for enlightening drinking now, but offers measured components that will last until at least 2030.

Apex Gist Ranch Estate

94

95

California

Santa Cruz Mountains

Central Coast

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Lexington

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Lexington 2011 Apex Gist Ranch Estate Red (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Italy

Here's an easy, fresh wine with loads of stone fruit and citrus backed by accents of chopped mint and spearmint. The wine shows good structure and could pair with Atlantic fish or grilled cod.

Superiore

86

22

Veneto

Monti Lessini

null

Durello

Sandro de Bruno

null

Spain

Piercing to start, with leathery, bacony and campfire aromas. Saturated, although healthy, if a bit hard and tannic. Flavors of bacon and clove are right up there with black fruit and syupy richness, and clove carries onto the finish. Needs time to breathe and unfold; 65% Garnacha and 35% Syrah.

Tinto Joven

86

17

Northern Spain

Campo de Borja

null

Garnacha-Syrah

Pagos del Moncayo

null

US

This full-bodied, tannic Cabernet features a simple delivery of ripe blackberries, cherries and sweet red currants. Pair it with everyday fare.

null

85

17

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Maddalena

null

France

Rounded and rich wine, its acidity pushing through firm tannins and lively red fruits. There are both freshness and structure here, with final juiciness.

Sélection

88

16

Beaujolais

Moulin-à-Vent

null

Gamay

Georges Duboeuf

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Georges Duboeuf 2010 Sélection (Moulin-à-Vent)

US

Delicate apple flavors dominate this enjoyable but simple wine, which still has enough body to hold its own against a spicy Asian dish or a platter of robust seafood. Good acids and a pretty finish round out the deal.

Father and Son Cuvée

82

9

Texas

null

Riesling

Messina Hof

null

US

Opens with a lovely bouquet of lemon and tart pineapple fruit with anise, mineral and tobacco accents. The lemony note resurfaces on the pear, white peach and green apple palate. A chalk element adds interest and balances the overall zingy, bright tone in this tangy, high-alcohol wine.

Arcadia Vineyard

88

45

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Chardonnay

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

null

US

Hard and herbal, this has sour, barely-ripe fruit and chalky tannins.

null

83

28

Oregon

Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Del Rio

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Del Rio 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley)

US

Whiffs of balsamic vinegar and dusty minerals lend a savory, rustic tone to ripe black cherry and berry flavors in this full-bodied Syrah. The palate is concentrated, but it's a bit sharp and unrefined. The finish is modest.

Limited Reserve

85

25

New York

Finger Lakes

Syrah

Lucas Vineyards

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Lucas Vineyards 2013 Limited Reserve Syrah (Finger Lakes)

US

This is a powerfully fruity wine, packed with very ripe blackberry, black cherry, coffee and sweet leather flavors, in a fairly tannic package. It finishes a bit sweet, but shows good control throughout.

Vidmar Vineyard

86

32

California

Yorkville Highlands

North Coast

Syrah

A Donkey and Goat

null

US

Dry and brittle, with thin, reedy flavors of berries and cherries that finish with a scour of tart wintergreen. Drink now.

Thatcher Bay Vineyard

82

28

California

Livermore Valley

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Fenestra

null

US

Soft and somewhat vegetal, with asparagus-infused flavors of blackberries and cherries that finish dry and tannic.

null

83

28

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Brander

null

France

A fresh, light Champagne, that explodes with liveliness in the mouth. It is crisp, easy, but also has the green flavors that seem typical of the 2000 vintage.

L'Intemporelle Brut

87

69

Champagne

null

Champagne Blend

Mailly Grand Cru

null

US

Lovely from the first sniff on, this is packed with mineral-drenched fruit flavors. Pear flesh and skin dominate, along with suggestions of cucumber and white melon. The leesy minerality is a great palate cleanser.

Estate

92

20

Oregon

Eola-Amity Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Gris

Cristom

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Cristom 2015 Estate Pinot Gris (Eola-Amity Hills)

Germany

A hint of waxy lemon skin lends an elegant tone to this dry, refreshingly crisp Riesling. The palate is bright, with Meyer-lemon acidity and hints of wet stone and crushed rock that linger on the finish.

Kiedrich Turmberg Trocken

88

58

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Robert Weil

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Robert Weil 2012 Kiedrich Turmberg Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)

Spain

Bouncy berry and cherry aromas are more or less standard for basic Garnacha. This wine feels a bit gummy and grabby, but not sticky. Lightly herbal, minty dark-berry flavors finish herbal, chocolaty and a touch green.

null

86

10

Northern Spain

Cariñena

null

Garnacha

Castillo de Monséran

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Castillo de Monséran 2015 Garnacha (Cariñena)

US

This massively oaky wine smells like an explosion in a spice factory, with ginger, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg aromas, accented by vanilla, brown sugar, butterscotch and honey. Somewhere in there is some ripe tropical fruit. Enormous and full-bodied, it's a dense, unctuous wine.

Hope's Cuvée

90

60

California

California Other

Chardonnay

Signorello

null

Signorello 1998 Hope's Cuvée Chardonnay (California)

Uruguay

Bouza continues to lead the Uruguayan charge via wines like this Tannat, which is purple in color and concentrated on the nose, with blackberry pie and raisin aromas. A stout, full-bodied palate is chewy and oaky, while prune, blackberry, brine, char and toast flavors finish dark and spicy, with a raisiny note. Drink through 2017.

Reserva

88

19

Montevideo

null

Tannat

Bouza

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Bouza 2013 Reserva Tannat (Montevideo)

Italy

Snappy and full of cherry, but also a tad green. There's cherry, raspberry and plum across the palate, and ample sweetness to the finish. It's not heavy, but the tannins are full.

Borgoforte

88

12

Tuscany

null

Sangiovese

Villa Pillo

null

US

Not much oak is evident in this polished Chardonnay. What stars is fruit, all pineapples, pears, tangerines, green apples and papayas, and the acidity that makes it all bright and clean. Great with pasta in a butter sauce with garlic and pepper.

null

88

18

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Chardonnay

Egret

null

France

On the rich side, this is a full-bodied and forward. It's concentrated and spicy, and with its weight it is a food-friendly wine.

null

86

18

Provence

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

null

Rosé

Château Revelette

null

Portugal

Rounded and soft, this is a red-fruited wine. There is a strong element of spicy wood lending dryness and a cinnamon note, which goes well with the young, bright fruits and acids.

Tinto

87

20

Setubal

null

Portuguese Red

Herdade da Comporta

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Herdade da Comporta 2008 Tinto Red (Setubal)

US

The winery mentions neutral oak barrels, though the immediate aromatic impression is still on the toasty/oaky side. The fruit comes up more slowly, along with residual CO2 that gives a spritzy mouthfeel. Yeasty, light and tart, with green apples the strongest fruit flavor.

null

86

22

Oregon

Columbia Valley (OR)

Oregon Other

Chardonnay

Cathedral Ridge

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Cathedral Ridge 2008 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (OR))

US

What a great follow-up to the 2009 vintage. You can put this in the cellar with entire confidence that it will age for likely 10–20 years, and actually improve. At nearly three years of age, it's rich and vibrant with black currants, blueberries and dark chocolate, and a big hit of sweet oak. But the tannins are impossible, locking the mouth down with astringency. It's a pity that most of the 2l,064 bottles produced will probably be opened too young.

Révélation

94

140

California

Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak

Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon

Capture

null

Italy

RosaMati opens with a bold pink color and follows up aromatically with bright raspberry, cassis and cranberry. The wine shows a cool, silky feel in the mouth with a crisp close.

RosaMati

88

20

Tuscany

Maremma

null

Rosé

Fattoria Le Pupille

null

US

There's a seltzer quality to the nose of this wine, with aromas of pink-grapefruit spritz, apple and pear cider, and fresh baking soda. It's tight and grippy on the palate, with flavors of green-apple flesh and tangerine skin that linger into the finish.

null

87

24

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Albariño

Broken Earth

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Broken Earth 2014 Albariño (Paso Robles)

France

A rossignol is a nightingale, an increasingly rare bird but one found in Cahors. The wine certainly sings with its attractive red fruits, soft tannins and bright acidity. With its fruit character, it is ready to drink.

Rossignol

87

null

Southwest France

Cahors

null

Malbec-Merlot

Domaine du Prince

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine du Prince 2008 Rossignol Malbec-Merlot (Cahors)

Portugal

Still firmly tannic, this impressive wine is still developing. Made from old vines that give minerality and concentration, it is very dense allowing some juicy black plum flavors to show through. With its dry tannins, it's going to need more aging. Drink from 2017.

Três Bagos Grande Escolha

91

59

Douro

null

Portuguese Red

Lavradores de Feitoria

null

US

Very sweet in apricot- and thyme-flavored honey, with a rich, unctuous, viscous mouthfeel. Could be more concentrated in fruit, though.

Griva Vineyard Late Harvest

85

50

California

Arroyo Seco

Central Coast

Sauvignon Blanc

Bernardus

null

France

Deliciously fresh, this is almost delicate, certainly elegant. There is great balance here, the wood just lightly toasty over the smooth, creamy white fruit flavors. For a wine from a lesser Burgundy appellation, this is impressive.

null

90

45

Burgundy

Auxey-Duresses

null

Chardonnay

Morey-Blanc

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Morey-Blanc 2005 Auxey-Duresses

US

Very fruity, with tons of blackberries, cherries, currants and cocoa folded into soft tannins. A bit simple, but a nice everyday sipper.

Crazy Creek Vineyard

85

20

California

Alexander Valley

Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon

Katherine Goldschmidt

null

Katherine Goldschmidt 2006 Crazy Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Italy

A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and Picolit, this stunning wine offers enticing scents of wildflower, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The radiant palate delivers white peach, lemon zest, yellow apple and mineral while bright acidity provides impeccable balance. Drink through 2020.

Vintage Tunina

93

70

Northeastern Italy

Venezia Giulia

null

White Blend

Jermann

null

US

Aromas of peppery spices, hay and apple lead to dry, sleek flavors, high-wire acid and a citrus-rind-filled finish. Try it with shellfish.

null

90

20

Washington

Columbia Gorge (WA)

Washington Other

Grüner Veltliner

Syncline

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Syncline 2014 Grüner Veltliner (Columbia Gorge (WA))

US

The winemaker notes that this wine has undergone no malolactic fermentation, which is rare in an expensive Chard because you don't get that big, fat, rich buttery softness. What you do get is pure pear and tropical fruit that is elaborately oaked in really good barrels. It is fancy and detailed but not blowsy.

null

91

52

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Chardonnay

Far Niente

null

US

A powerful, compelling young Pinot Noir notable for its depth of flavor and classic structure. Floods the palate with waves of raspberries, cherries, cola, sweet pomegranates, persimmons and spices that last long and clean on the finish. For all that, the wine is thoroughly dry, with firm, fine tannins. Try to age it until at least 2011, if you can.

Dutton-Thomas Road Vineyard

94

52

California

Green Valley

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Dutton Estate

null

Dutton Estate 2008 Dutton-Thomas Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)

US

A heavy, dull wine, with sweet blackberry and vegetable flavors.

null

82

18

California

California Other

Petite Sirah

Main & Geary

null

France

Attractively rich and smooth, a wine that shows some good dense fruits, almost velvet tannins and fine flavors of black plums. It's mature now, with a good spice and leather character. Screwcap.

Logis de la Giraudière

87

20

Loire Valley

Anjou

null

Cabernet

Domaine des Baumard

null

Chile

Aromas of celery, arugula, snap pea, dusty apple and citrus announce a clean palate with scouring acidity. Lemon-lime and grapefruit flavors are typical of Casablanca SB, while a fresh, citrusy finish brings a green-herb element into play.

null

86

12

Casablanca Valley

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Root:1

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Root:1 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)

US

Reserved green apple, lees, flower and mineral aromas lead to off-dry green apple and stone fruit flavors. The acidity gives the palate some snap.

Underwood Mountain Vineyard

89

21

Washington

Columbia Gorge (WA)

Washington Other

Riesling

Savage Grace

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Savage Grace 2014 Underwood Mountain Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Gorge (WA))

Italy

Concentrated and superripe with blackberry, plum, cedar, clove and coffee over a long, spicy finish. Firm, velvety tannins and toasted notes render a modern yet age-worthy wine. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.

Altero

90

74

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

null

Sangiovese

Poggio Antico

null

US

Made from the same late-picked Kiona Vineyard Syrah as Mark Ryan's “Bad Lands,” here blended with Conner Lee Cab. It's a benign monster; dense, concentrated, packed with berry, cassis, caramel, coffee liqueur, black tea and butterscotch.

The Evil Twin

90

45

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Syrah-Cabernet

Gorman

null

US

Subtle green-apple aromas and rich, ripe pear flavors make a pretty convincing argument for this full-bodied but soft-textured wine.

null

86

15

California

Lodi

Central Valley

Chardonnay

Twisted Cedar

null

US

This wine is predominantly Merlot (83%) along with Cabernet Sauvignon (9%) and Syrah (2%) all from Anna Marie Vineyard, with Cabernet Franc from Minnick Hills and Petit Verdot from StoneTree Vineyard. Pleasing aromas suggest blueberry, milk chocolate and high-toned herbs. It's elegantly styled with light blue-fruit flavors, at times seeming a bit faint.

null

87

50

Washington

Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Northstar

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Northstar 2011 Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Germany

Lime and gooseberry are gilded with candle wax and smoky minerals in this bracing dry Riesling. Lemon and tart tangerine flavors drench the palate, leaving a honed, steely focus on the finish.

Trocken

91

19

Rheinhessen

null

Riesling

Thörle

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Thörle 2013 Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen)